The String Quartet in C Minor D 703, known as 'Quartettsatz,' marks the beginning of Schubert's mature period and is considered one of the most valuable pieces of quartet literature.
Composer Biography
Franz Schubert learned to play the violin and viola from his father and practiced his early string quartets with his family.
Compositional Technique
Schubert's early string quartets show him working on formal problems, such as canon and imitation techniques, and experimenting with sonata form.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Schubert's experimentation in his early quartets is interpreted as his goal to 'push through to a great symphony,' as quoted from a letter written in 1824.
Performer Biography
Since 2003, the Verdi Quartett has hosted its own festival, 'vielsaitig' in Füssen, which combines concerts, master classes, and a symposium for string instrument making.
Performer Biography
The Verdi Quartett performs internationally, including at major festivals and concert venues in Europe, the USA, Canada, Africa, and South Korea.
Composition History
Schubert's string quartets, more than his symphonies, clearly show specific phases of his compositional development.
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